加拿大外交部於8月17日下午向媒體發佈了《加拿大與歐洲聯盟關於香港局勢的聯合聲明》，聲明全文如下：
加拿大外交部長方慧蘭閣下，與歐洲聯盟外交事務高級代表與安全政策/歐洲委員會副主席費德里卡·莫蓋里尼，在今日就香港事務發佈聯合聲明。
加拿大與歐洲聯盟重申與香港保持着緊密的聯繫，與「一國兩制」原則在保持香港持續穩定與繁榮中起到的重要作用。
在過去的兩個月內，大量香港民眾行使了他們集會的基本權利。然而，近期不可接受的暴力事件數量正在上升，增加了造成衝突惡化及局勢不穩定的風險。
保持克制，拒絕暴力，並採取緩和局勢的緊急措施，將會起到重要作用。
展開涉及所有主要利益相關方的，廣泛並具有包容性的對話，將會至關重要。
包括和平集會權在內的基本自由，以及香港在「一國兩制」原則下的高度自治，都載於「基本法」和國際協定當中。這些基本權益必須繼續得到尊重。
英文全文如下：
Joint Statement by Canada and European Union on situation in Hong Kong
From: Global Affairs Canada
Statement
August17,2019- Ottawa, Ontario- Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Federica Mogherini, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, today issued the following joint statement:
「Canada and the European Union recall their close relations with Hong Kong under the『one country, two systems』 principle and their strong stake in its continued stability and prosperity.
「For the last two months, large numbers of citizens have been exercising their fundamental right of assembly. However, there has recently been a rising number of unacceptable violent incidents, with risks of further violence and instability.
「It is crucial that restraint be exercised, violence rejected and urgent steps taken to de-escalate the situation.
「Engagement in a process of broad-based and inclusive dialogue, involving all key stakeholders, is essential.
「Fundamental freedoms, including the right of peaceful assembly, and Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy under the『one country, two systems』 principle, are enshrined in the Basic Law and in international agreements and must continue to be upheld.」
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